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Trade: Jackets deal goalie Steve Mason to Philly

Columbus Blue Jackets v Dallas Stars

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 29: Steve Mason #1 of the Columbus Blue Jackets in goal against Mike Ribeiro #63 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on December 29, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Ronald Martinez

Steve Mason is getting a much-needed change of scenery. However, it’s not exactly a place that’s been kind to goaltenders -- he’s been traded from Columbus to Philadelphia.

Mason, 24, is 3-6-1 with a .899 save percentage this season. The 24-year-old won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year after an excellent 2008-09 campaign, but for the most part has struggled ever since.

The rise of Sergei Bobrovsky, who ironically was acquired last summer from Philadelphia, made Mason doubly expendable.

The Flyers will obviously be hoping Mason can regain his rookie form.

Update:

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN reports the Flyers sent goalie Michael Leighton and a third-round pick in exchange for Mason.

Update:

Via CSNPhilly.com, Mason told TSN that’s he looking forward to the opportunity to resurrect his career.

“I’m really excited and going to a new organization with a fresh opportunity to play with some players I have a history with from World Juniors there. Just really looking forward to meeting the new guys and starting off fresh,” Mason said.

“I’m more than thrilled to have this new opportunity. With the way Sergei has played, he’s taken the ball and really run with it.

“Every goaltender wants a fresh start and not be sitting on the bench. I’m going to a new organization to re-establish my career and really looking forward to that.”